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A dialog box with a bomb appears.

Your system has a software problem.

mWrite down what you were doing when the message appeared, and write down the message’s text and its number, if there is one.

mRestart your Macintosh. (See “Start Over” in the section “When You Run Into Trouble” earlier in this chapter for instructions.) Most software problems are temporary, and restarting usually corrects the problem.

mCheck the startup disk and application program you were using when the dialog box appeared. Make sure that all programs, desk accessories, and system extensions you’re using are compatible with the system software.

Reinstalling the system software may correct the problem.

mSometimes incompatible system extensions or control panels can cause system software problems. Restart while holding down the Shift key; this temporarily turns off all system extensions. If your computer works normally after you do this, remove all extensions from the Extensions folder (inside the System Folder) and put them back into the Extensions folder one at a time. Restart after you add each extension. This procedure should identify any incompatible extensions.

You can also use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off individual extensions. For information on using this control panel to

manage system extensions, see the “Setting Options” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

mIf the problem recurs, you may need to reinstall system software. See “Installing or Reinstalling System Software” later in this chapter for instructions.

The pointer (8) doesn’t move when you move the mouse.

One of the following situations is probably the cause:

mYour system has a software problem.

Press x-Option-Esc to quit the application program in use when the problem occurred. If this works, you can save the documents open in other programs before restarting.

Restart your Macintosh. See “Start Over” in the section “When You Run Into Trouble” earlier in this chapter for instructions.

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Contents

PowerMacintosh User’sGuideK Apple Computer, Inc Welcome to Power Macintosh ContentsGetting Started 5 Troubleshooting 3 Connecting Additional Equipment4 Installing and Using Application Programs 2 Getting HelpAppendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Installing an Expansion CardAppendix B Appendix CFCC statement Communications regulation informationRadio and television interference VCCI statement CD-ROM drive DOC statementCommunications Regulation Information Page Welcome to Power Macintosh Macintosh computer Mouse Computer power cord Monitor power cordMonitor Keyboard Adapters for composite video1 Getting Started Plugging in the computerWhen you are ready to begin, follow these steps Connecting a monitor Installing an expansion card3 If necessary, switch the computer off Connecting the monitor power cord 3 Plug in the monitor power cord Monitor power cordConnecting the monitor cable High-density monitor port Second monitor portTo connect the monitor cable, follow these steps Connecting the mouse and keyboard Connecting a keyboard with a separate cableConnecting other equipment Connecting a keyboard with a built-in cableTurning the computer on 2 Turn on your computer by pressing the Power key on the keyboard You hear a tone from the computer as it starts up3 Check to see what’s on your screen Hard disk icon Macintosh desktopProblems turning your computer on? What’s next? 14 ChapterLearning the basics Reviewing the basics Guide h menuTurning the computer off User’sGuide Where to find answersMacintosh 2 Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button A small window appears with instructions for you to follow Getting answers with the Index button 5 Read and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button 1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box 3 Type “sound” in the text box and then click SearchIf you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here 26 ChapterTips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Learning useful shortcuts 2 Click one of the category buttons Another window appears, describing shortcuts for that category3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected 3 Connecting Additional Equipment Your computer at a glanceRead this chapter for information on expanding your computer system with additional hardwarePower Macintosh 8100 series computer I Power switchSCSI port g Ethernet port GConnects an external modem or AV-equipped Power Macintosh 8100 series computerConnects your Macintosh to a video camera, VCR Connecting audio equipment About your computer’s sound portsConnecting audio equipment Connecting and positioning a microphone 5 Turn on the computer and the audio equipmentFollow these steps to connect and position the microphone Connecting external stereo speakers Connecting video equipment Æ S-video output port About your computer’s S-video input and output portsæ S-video input port Using adapters for composite video S-video connectorThe flat side of the connector should face up Connecting video equipment for input to the computer port 44 Chapteræ S-video input Video OutConnecting video equipment for output from the computer 2 Attach one end of the video cable to the Video In port on the VCR 1 Assemble the VCR, television, microphone, and cables you need46 Chapter Audio In ports output portleft and right available at most electronics supply storesUsing a television as a monitor Expanding memory Installing internal drives 50 Chapter4 Installing and Using Application Programs Installing application programsTo use your programs most effectively, follow these guidelines Working with several programs at a time Switching programsFinding out which programs are open Backing up your files Hiding and showing windows on the desktopSpecial memory requirements Using Power Macintosh application programsShared libraries Using older Macintosh programs 56 ChapterWhen you have questions 5 TroubleshootingWhen you run into trouble Take your time 58 ChapterStart over Rebuild your desktop regularly Solutions to common problems 62 Chapter If you don’t see a hard disk icon on the desktop, try the following Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk Icons do not appear correctly on your screen64 Chapter Your system has a software problem A dialog box with a bomb appears The pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse66 Chapter Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen 68 Chapter Page You see a message that an application program can’t be found 70 Chapterm Try opening the document in another program You experience problems using an older Macintosh program 72 ChapterIf your computer’s performance decreases Solving printer problems Where to get itPrinter Print driver usedChoosing the correct networking software Power Macintosh computerRestart your computer m You avoid setting up the “ghost monitor” situation just described 6 Close the Monitors control panel and restart your computer Make sure this box is not selectedIf the regular RGB monitor is still connected, switch back to it. If the monitor is no longer connected, or you can’t switch back to it, restart your computer. The next time you want to switch to a television, follow these steps Follow these steps Initializing a hard disk When do you need to initialize a hard disk?Starting up from a CD-ROM disc Starting up from a floppy disk Shut down your computerTurn the computer on Immediately press the C key on the keyboard 1 Shut down your computerHow to initialize a hard disk 2 Open the Apple HD SC Setup icon3 Click Drive until the disk you want to initialize appears 4 Click Initialize5 Click Init to initialize the hard disk When do you need to repair a disk? Repairing a damaged diskTry these suggestions first How to test a hard disk 2 Open the Apple HD SC Setup icon5 When a message tells you that testing is complete, click Quit 3 Click Drive until the disk you want appearsHow to repair a hard disk or floppy disk 2 Open the Disk First Aid iconDisk icons appear in a box at the top of the Disk First Aid window If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem When should you install system software? Installing or reinstalling system softwareWhen should you reinstall system software? Installing system software 9 Click OK Doing a clean installation of system software 94 Chapter 9 Click Continue Replacing special software Doing a custom installation 5 Click Install 6 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer useMusculoskeletal discomfort 100 Appendix AEye fatigue Arranging your officeShoulders relaxed Screen positioned to avoid reflected glareClearance under work surface Feet flat on the floor Thighs horizontalAvoiding fatigue What about electromagnetic emissions?Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the monitor Handling the keyboardHandling floppy disks Ejecting a diskIf you can’t eject a floppy disk Power supply108 Appendix A Cleaning your equipment Cleaning the computer caseCleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouseRotate the rollers to clean all around them Read this appendix for instructions on installing an expansion card Appendix B Installing an Expansion Cardin your computer Power Macintosh computer Installing a card with a DAV connector in your AV-equippedNuBus expansion slots NuBus power requirements Installing a NuBus card1 Turn off and unplug the computer 2 Loosen the four large screws at the corners of the back panel3 Remove the cover from the computer 114 Appendix BPower supply 5 Remove the expansion card clip 116 Appendix BHold the card by its edges to avoid touching the connector Expansion slot 8 Align the connector end of the card with the expansion slot118 Appendix B 10 Replace the expansion card clip WARNING Always replace the cover before turning the computer on Read this appendix to learn how to use the special Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboardkeys on your keyboard Power key Return key Control keyDelete key Enter keyIndex Page Page Page I, J Page Page Page Show Balloons command Guide menu T, U Y, Z Apple Computer, Inc 1 Infinite LoopCupertino, California 408.996.1010